
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (26 Rentals)
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146 S Sims Ave

501 Pelham Dr

2914-2916 Stratford Rd
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Rosewood Gardens

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1424 McArthur Ave

1124 Tree St

Towers at Forest Acres

Ravenwood Hills

3851 Capers Ave

1430 Gregg St

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312-314 South Harden Street

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1618-1618 Heyward St
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melrose Heights Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $800 | $3,109 |
Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $850 | $3,499 |
Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $950 | $4,469 |
Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $1,092 | $2,600 |
Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $1,699 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at The Carolinian priced from $825. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Carolinian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Rosewood Gardens | The All New Rosewood Gardens Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
1321 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,122 |
Claussens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.80 price per square foot The Burney Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5th & Sloan | The Burney | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Rosewood Gardens | The All New Rosewood Gardens Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
The Cardinal Apartments | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Hampton Courts | HC11BR80 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Yugo Columbia Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Carolinian | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Melrose Heights, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Melrose Heights Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose Heights is at The Carolinian listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment is $1,050 at Ravenwood Hills.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose Heights is starting from $995 at Rosewood Gardens.
What is the most affordable Melrose Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melrose Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Cooper and starts from $1,399.
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